Cast: Charles Kemper

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Gregory Peck · Anne Baxter · Richard Widmark · Robert Arthur

Synopsis Yellow Sky (1948) unfolds in the year 1867, as a notorious gang, headed by the cunning James “Stretch” Dawson, successfully pulls off a daring bank heist and escapes into the unforgiving desert. Desperate for water, the outlaws stumble upon an...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast Joel McCrea · Dean Stockwell · Alan Hale · Ellen Drew

Synopsis Stars in my Crown (1950) follows the journey of Josiah Grey, a dedicated Civil War veteran who settles in a small town to serve as a gospel minister. Over time, he builds a loving family and forms strong bonds with...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Ida Lupino · Robert Ryan · Ward Bond · Charles Kemper

Synopsis On Dangerous Ground (1951) follows the story of a tough, isolated city police officer named Jim Wilson. After his aggressive tactics lead to a suspension, he is reassigned to a rural area to assist in solving the murder of a...

Direction John Ford

Cast Ben Johnson · Joanne Dru · Harry Carey Jr. · Ward Bond

Synopsis Wagon Master (1950) follows a group of Mormon pioneers on their journey to the San Juan River in Utah, where they enlist the help of experienced horse traders Travis Blue and Sandy to guide their wagons through uncharted lands. The...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast David Brian · Claude Jarman Jr. · Juano Hernández · Porter Hall

Synopsis Intruder in the Dust (1949) unfolds in the heart of 1940s Mississippi, where an unlikely trio—two young boys and an elderly woman—join together to thwart a grave injustice. Their mission is to exonerate a black man who has been falsely...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Zachary Scott · Betty Field · J. Carrol Naish · Beulah Bondi

Synopsis The Southerner (1945) follows the journey of Sam Tucker, a cotton picker who yearns for a brighter future for his loved ones. He makes a bold decision to cultivate his own cotton crop, aiming to secure a more prosperous life....

Direction John Farrow

Cast Robert Mitchum · Faith Domergue · Claude Rains · Maureen O'Sullivan

Synopsis Where Danger Lives (1950) follows the story of a medical intern named Jeff who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger. After treating a suicidal patient, Margo, Jeff finds himself drawn to her, unaware that she is already...

Direction Dudley Nichols

Cast Rosalind Russell · Dean Jagger · Alexander Knox · Beulah Bondi

Synopsis Sister Kenny (1946) chronicles the inspiring journey of Elizabeth Kenny, a dedicated nurse working in the rugged Australian outback. After observing numerous polio patients, she embarked on a mission to develop a novel treatment for the debilitating disease. Her unconventional...

Direction George Waggner

Cast Randolph Scott · Barbara Britton · Bruce Cabot · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis Gunfighters (1947) follows the story of a seasoned gunman, Brazos Kane, who vows to leave his violent past behind after being compelled to shoot his closest companion. Seeking a peaceful life, he joins his friend Bob Tyrell as a cowhand...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Randolph Scott · Dorothy Malone · Forrest Tucker · Frank Faylen

Synopsis The Nevadan (1950) follows the gripping tale of a determined U.S. Marshal who embarks on a perilous mission to retrieve a substantial amount of gold that has been pilfered. The film unfolds as the Marshal navigates through treacherous landscapes and...

Direction Richard Sale

Cast Dan Dailey · Anne Baxter · Rory Calhoun · Walter Brennan

Synopsis A Ticket to Tomahawk (1950) is set in 1876 and revolves around Dawson's scheme to obstruct a train's journey to Tomahawk, Colorado, to safeguard his stagecoach business. Kit, tasked with ensuring the train reaches its destination, compels Johnny to join...

Direction Peter Godfrey

Cast Ronald Reagan · Shirley Temple · Rory Calhoun · Lois Maxwell

Synopsis That Hagen Girl (1947) follows the life of Mary Hagen, a young woman residing in a quaint Ohio town and attending Jordon Junior College. For many years, Mary has been the subject of local whispers and rumors regarding her true...

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast George Montgomery · Rod Cameron · Ruth Roman · Wallace Ford

Synopsis Belle Starr's Daughter (1948) follows the tumultuous events that unfold when Bob "Bitter Creek" Yauntis (Rod Cameron), a member of Belle Starr's (Isabel Jewell) notorious outlaw gang, is falsely accused of defying her commands and murdering the local marshal. Enraged...

Direction Richard Haydn

Cast Bing Crosby · Nancy Olson · Charles Coburn · Ruth Hussey

Synopsis Mr. Music (1950) follows the story of Paul Merrick, a renowned composer of popular musicals, who enjoys a leisurely lifestyle filled with sunbathing and golf. His carefree days come to an abrupt end when financial troubles force him to seek...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Glenn Ford · Janet Blair · Charles Ruggles · Henry Travers

Synopsis Gallant Journey (1946) chronicles the life of John J. Montgomery, a pioneering figure in the realm of glider design during the 19th century, portrayed by Glenn Ford. The film, helmed by producer/director William A. Wellman, who also contributed to the...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Randolph Scott · George Macready · Louise Allbritton · John Ireland

Synopsis The Doolins of Oklahoma (1949) follows the tale of Bill Doolin, a member of the notorious Dalton gang. After the Daltons' demise in Coffeeville, Doolin, arriving late, inadvertently kills a man and is subsequently sought for murder. This event propels...

Direction Joseph Kane

Cast Forrest Tucker · Adele Mara · Estelita Rodríguez · Jim Davis

Synopsis California Passage (1950) follows the intertwined journeys of two individuals facing dire circumstances. The narrative begins with a saloon proprietor who finds himself unjustly accused of a stagecoach heist by his own business associate. As he grapples with the false...

Direction George Seaton · John M. Stahl

Cast Betty Grable · Dick Haymes · Anne Revere · Allyn Joslyn

Synopsis The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947) transports viewers to the late 19th century, where a spirited young woman, Miss Pilgrim, secures a position as a stenographer at a prominent Boston shipping firm, marking her as the company's first female employee. Initially...

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Shirley Temple · Robert Young · John Agar · Albert Sharpe

Synopsis Adventure in Baltimore (1949) follows the story of Dinah Sheldon, a spirited teenager living in 1905. Dinah is not your average young woman; she is an ambitious artist and a passionate advocate for women's suffrage. While her progressive views cause...

Direction H. Bruce Humberstone

Cast Victor Mature · Coleen Gray · Glenn Langan · Reginald Gardiner

Synopsis Fury at Furnace Creek (1948) is set in the untamed Arizona wilderness of 1880. General Fletcher Blackwell dispatches a critical message to Captain Walsh, who is guiding a wagon train through treacherous Apache territory en route to the fort at...